The Container, Commercial Drive
14 people recommendvia r/askvan, r/vancouver14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend The Container, a brewery near Commercial Drive. One says its beers are great, one praises the outdoor patio, and a couple point to its sauna and cold-plunge amenities. One suggests the upstairs area for a group and one calls it their favourite of the Commercial Drive breweries. Some simply name it without giving an opinion.
Address
Container Brewing Ltd., 1216 Franklin St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1K1, Canada
At a glance
- Known for
- Sauna and cold plunge
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to The Container, Commercial Drive, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/BCRobyn in r/askvan · Aug 2025
Named among the Commercial Drive-area spots the commenter says to focus on.
- Recommendsu/GryphonFodder in r/askvan · Nov 2025
Names it as their favourite of the breweries in the Commercial Drive brewery district.
- Recommendsu/lalalaleilani in r/askvan · Apr 2026
Suggests the upstairs area at Container could work for the group.
- Recommendsu/dangerzoneish in r/askvan · Nov 2025
Recommends visiting this brewery when in the area.
- Recommendsu/Sharkiescuba in r/askvan · Aug 2025
Names it as a pick in a short reply.
- Recommendsu/Kooriki in r/askvan · Oct 2025
Names this brewery among the good craft picks for a quieter outing.
- Recommendsu/srzncl in r/askvan · Aug 2025
Endorses the suggested East Van brewery route, which includes this venue, as the only itinerary needed.
- Recommendsu/Glad-Quit-8971 in r/askvan · Aug 2026
Listed among craft breweries on Commercial Drive that are worth a visit.
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- Recommendsu/bobbybobbalboa in r/vancouver · Apr 2026
Suggests it as an answer for where to watch the Habs.
- Recommendsu/Turkey2Little in r/askvan · Jan 2026
Calls this East Van brewery super cool, with sauna and cold-tub amenities alongside beer.
- Recommendsu/Pale_Welcome3106 in r/askvan · Nov 2025
Praises the beers and says the brewery's sauna setup is a draw for visitors.
- Recommendsu/uncomfortableusually in r/askvan · Sep 2025ambience
Praises its outdoor patio.
- Recommendsu/RepulsiveCity in r/askvan · Aug 2025
Named in a Clark Dr loop the commenter rates very highly.
- Recommendsu/Miltnoid in r/askvan · Aug 2025value
Says its lifetime membership has been well worth it.
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